Holyrood’s Local Government and Communities Committee is set to explore the impact of a Bill which aims to reform non-domestic rates in Scotland. Continue reading Public views sought on non-domestic rates reform
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Rates cap saves Edinburgh businesses £4.5 million
New figures released by the Scottish Government estimate that businesses across The City of Edinburgh will save £4.5M thanks to an SNP policy to protect small businesses. Continue reading Rates cap saves Edinburgh businesses £4.5 million
Briggs call for key business rates change to support Edinburgh companies
The SNP’s refusal to enact a key business rates reform will cost Edinburgh businesses millions of pounds, says Scottish Conservative MSP Miles Briggs. Continue reading Briggs call for key business rates change to support Edinburgh companies
Business Rates consultation: Review remit ‘flawed’, warns Wightman
Scottish Greens housing and local government spokesperson Andy Wightman MSP (above) has renewed his call for a broader review of non-domestic rates, as the Scottish Government launches a consultation on plans for legislation. Continue reading Business Rates consultation: Review remit ‘flawed’, warns Wightman
Private schools and arms-length council companies to lose rates relief?
Private independent schools and so-called ‘arms-length’ council companies like Edinburgh Leisure could lose their charitable status and resultant business rates relief under proposals published yesterday. The independent Barclay review group’s report on non-domestic business rates has made a number of recommendations to improve the current business rates system by stimulating growth, reducing administration and increasing fairness. Continue reading Private schools and arms-length council companies to lose rates relief?